A meta-analytic review of the association between disgust and homonegativity
Date
2017-11-16
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0000-0002-4040-7839
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Masters
Abstract
Researchers suggest that a disgust increases homonegative attitudes toward gay men. While a sizable number of studies have observed this association, to date, no one has attempted to meta-analytically review this corpus of research. The author of the current study addresses this gap by conducting a meta-analysis of published and unpublished work examining disgust and homonegativity. Fourteen articles (12 published, 2 unpublished) containing 17 studies were analysed (N = 7,322). The averaged effect size for disgust sensitivity studies was moderate-large (d = 0.64) and for disgust induction studies the effect was large (d = 0.77). Effect size heterogeneity was not evidenced. The results of the analysis, future directions, and recommendations based on the systematic review of the literature are outlined.
Keywords: Gay men, disgust, prejudice, homonegativity, emotions, meta-analysis
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Keywords
Gay men, disgust, prejudice, homonegativity, emotions, meta-analysis
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Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department
Psychology
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Psychology